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Improved Mental Health Treatment for Medicaid Beneficiaries.

This bill aims to enhance treatment for individuals with depression and other mental health conditions covered by Medicaid. It introduces guidelines for state Medicaid programs to better utilize genetic testing in medication selection, which should reduce trial-and-error in treatment and improve therapeutic outcomes.
Key points
Issuance of guidance for state Medicaid programs on best practices for treating major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions.
Recommendation for using pharmacogenetic testing to better select medications and reduce trial-and-error in treatment.
Improved access to more effective treatment methods for Medicaid beneficiaries with mental health issues.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4633
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2022-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to improve outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4633.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Issuance of guidance for state Medicaid programs on best practices for treating major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions.
  • Recommendation for using pharmacogenetic testing to better select medications and reduce trial-and-error in treatment.
  • Improved access to more effective treatment methods for Medicaid beneficiaries with mental health issues.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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